Gypsy Hill Park Firecracker 5k
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, VA
- Distance
- Gypsy Hill Park Firecracker 5k
From the Organizer
Date: Saturday, July 4th, 2026
Start time: 7:30am
Location: Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, VA
Join the Fun at Staunton’s Largest 5K Race!
Experience the excitement of the Firecracker 5K, Staunton’s biggest and most competitive 5K event! Our gently rolling course winds through beautiful Gypsy Hill Park, drawing enthusiastic runners and crowd support-as the city gears up for the Happy Birthday America parade following the race.
All participants receive a commemorative race shirt (while supplies last), and top finishers will earn awards for overall placement and age group categories. This year's overall male and female winners will win a pair of Hoka running shoes, to be picked up at Sole Focus Running.
All proceeds from the race benefit the Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope Program, supporting local families on their journey to stability and self-sufficiency.
This is a rain or shine event. Don’t miss out on the fun-register today and race for a great cause!
Registration:
Register by 5/27: $25 (guaranteed unisex t-shirt option)
5/28-6/30: $30 (t-shirts while supplies last)
7/1- 7/4: $35 (register ONLINE ONLY up until 7am race day)
NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION
Packet pick-up: Early Packet Pick Up will take place at Sole Focus Running, 210 N Central Ave, Staunton VA on Friday, July 3, NOON-6pm. Race Day packet pick-up, 6:30-7:15am at Gypsy Hill Park. The first 250 registrants to pick up their packets the day before the race will receive a special swag bag from HOKA!
Awards:
Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female finishers, and to the top winner in each age group: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-36, 37-45, 46-55, 56-65, 66-75, 76 & over.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
84°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Staunton Wtp, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Staunton, VA
Population
25,765
as of 2023
Elevation
1,421 ft
Nearest Airport
SHD
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport · 12 mi
Major Hub
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 102 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Race
- Gypsy Hill Park Firecracker 5k
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, VA
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Gypsy Hill Park Firecracker 5k?
- Gypsy Hill Park Firecracker 5k is a running race held in Staunton, Virginia on July 4, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Gypsy Hill Park Firecracker 5k?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Staunton, Virginia at Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, VA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Gypsy Hill Park Firecracker 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Gypsy Hill Park Firecracker 5k
Jul 4, 2026